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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Greene County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 40,038 students in Greene County, MO (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,642 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Greene County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MO are Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center, Sweeny Elementary School and Schofield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4035 W Weaver Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
720 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3670
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Schofield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
235 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3610
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2102 W Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mcculloch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
234 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3620
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Willard North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Willard High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
David Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3055 W Kildee Lane
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sequiota Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3414 S Mentor Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E. Highway 174
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3630
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fair Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648
(417) 759-2555
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Willard East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 N Hampton Ave.
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3690
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Republic High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4370 S. Repmo Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
#1 Tiger Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Strafford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Strafford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 1-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Fair Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648
(417) 759-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ash Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Strafford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fair Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648
(417) 759-2556
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Willard Intermediate North
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Gr: 5-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3232.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
York Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MO include Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center, Sweeny Elementary School and Schofield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
97 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?

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